Patch-ID# 107223-01 Keywords: y2000 install sys-unconfig suninstall Synopsis: SunOS 4.1.4: suninstall Y2K fix Date: Jan/19/99 Solaris Release: 1.1.2 SunOS Release: 4.1.4 Unbundled Product: Unbundled Release: Relevant Architectures: sparc NOTE: sun4(all) BugId's fixed with this patch: 4170764 4043111 Changes incorporated in this version: Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: Patches which conflict with this patch: Patches required with this patch: Obsoleted by: Files included with this patch: easyinstall Problem Description: 4170764 SunOS 4.X: Can't enter 29/02/2000 date after sys-unconfig 4043111 suninstall won't accept two-digit years beyond 1999 Patch Installation Instructions: Bug 4043111 is seen during an initial installation, while Bug 4170764 is seen after a sys-unconfig of an already installed system. This patch will fix both bugs. The patch installation instructions are different for each case. In the case of Bug 4043111, it may be easier to use the workaround than to install this patch. Workaround: When asked to input the date during installation, use the 4-digit year format such as "03/21/2000". To Patch an already installed system: 1) As root, save a copy of the original easyinstall file: mv /usr/etc/install/easyinstall /usr/etc/install/easyinstall.fcs chmod 400 /usr/etc/install/easyinstall.fcs 2) Copy the new easyinstall file from the patch directory: cp easyinstall /usr/etc/install chmod 755 /usr/etc/install/easyinstall chown root.staff /usr/etc/install/easyinstall To Patch a system during initial installation: This method will only work for a Quick Install. If you are doing a Custom Install, you must use the above Workaround. 1) First copy the easyinstall file to floppy or tape using tar. tar cvf /dev/fd0 easyinstall (tar cvf /dev/rst0 easyinstall) 2) Install the new OS from cdrom or network. After the software has been loaded you are asked if you would like to reboot. Answer "N". 3) At the # prompt: #mount /dev/sd0g /a (mount the /usr filesystem) #cd /a/etc/install #mv easyinstall easyinstall.fcs #chmod 400 easyinstall 4) Load the floppy or tape containing the patch. #tar xvf /dev/fd0 (tar xvf /dev/rst0) #chmod 755 easyinstall #chown root.staff easyinstall #sync #reboot Supply the host, date, and time information when requested.